5 days of Immersive Bird Photography with award-winning instructors – small group, hands-on tuition, and an experience people describe as ‘being on holiday with friends’.
📍 O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, QLD
📅 25–29 October 2026
👥 Max 10 photographers
🎯 Beginners to Advanced – all welcome
Get the full itinerary, pricing and details
👉 Is this workshop right for you?
This bird photography workshop in Queensland is designed for photographers who want to improve their skills in a supportive, real-world environment. Most people who join us aren’t experts – they’re passionate and want to get better photos without feeling out of their depth.
This experience is designed for photographers who:
- Already understand the basics of their camera, but want to learn more
- Want to improve their bird photography
- Enjoy learning in a relaxed, supportive environment
It’s not an absolute beginners course, but it’s definitely not a rigid, overly technical workshop either. If you’re somewhere in between – keen to improve, but not wanting pressure – you’ll feel right at home with us.
💡 What you’ll walk away with
- Confident camera control in real-world conditions
- Stronger bird photography composition
- Ability to handle challenging light (rainforest, low light)
- A portfolio of images you’re genuinely proud of
Thinking about joining us?
We’re always happy to answer questions or talk it through.
🔄 What a typical day looks like
- Early morning shoot in the rainforest
- Hot buffet breakfast at the retreat
- Classroom session (focused topic each day)
- Lunch
- Private Birds of Prey Show
- Afternoon shoot around the retreat
- Sunset Photography on the pool deck
- Dinner
💡Why learn with us?
- Award-winning wildlife photographers
- Decades of real-world field experience
- Small group, hands-on teaching
- Known for a supportive, non-intimidating environment
If this is what you’re looking for…
👉 Read more about the workshop
Join Netra and Ákos for an unforgettable 5-day, 4-night bird photography workshop at the renowned O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat in the heart of Lamington National Park. This immersive experience is designed to elevate your bird photography skills through a blend of expert guidance, hands-on practice, and creative post-processing sessions.
Throughout the workshop, you’ll explore the rich biodiversity of Lamington’s ancient rainforest on guided walks, where vibrant parrots, elusive bowerbirds, and countless other avian species await your lens. Netra and Ákos will be by your side, sharing their extensive knowledge on how to master focus, exposure, and composition in challenging natural lighting conditions.
But the learning doesn’t stop in the field. Back at the retreat, you’ll refine your skills in dedicated post-processing sessions. Netra and Ákos will walk you through their personal editing workflows, helping you transform your raw images into striking, gallery-quality photographs.
With comfortable accommodation, delicious meals, and a small group size ensuring personalized attention, this premium tour offers the perfect balance of adventure, learning, and relaxation. Whether you’re looking to improve your technique or simply capture the breathtaking beauty of Lamington’s birdlife, this workshop promises an inspiring and rewarding experience.
✔️ What’s Included
- Small group size for personalized attention
- Guided walks through prime bird habitats
- In-field coaching on exposure, focus, and composition
- Post-processing session with professional tips
- Private airport transfer to and from Brisbane Airport
- 4 nights accommodation at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat in a Queen room
- Breakfasts, lunches and dinners included – we eat together, always!
- 20+ hours of in-field photography tuition
- 12 hours of face-to-face learning
- 2 x 1.5hr sessions of night photography (weather permitting)
- 3 x PRIVATE Birds of Prey show
Exclusions:
Flights to Brisbane
Beverages and alcoholic drinks
🧠 Not sure if it’s right for you?
We’re always happy to have a quick chat before you decide.
📞 Call us or message anytime
Ákos Lumnitzer
0423 144 332 or akos@2madphotographers.com
One of Australia’s leading wildlife photographers, Ákos has over 28 years of in-field experience, specializing in bird photography. A subject matter expert on raptors and owls, he spent 15 years as a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Ákos is also an accomplished author of two books, Remarkable Raptors I and II, and a sought-after speaker for photography and birding events. Beyond birds, he is an enthusiastic advocate for spiders, reptiles, and other misunderstood creatures, educating audiences with passion and humor.
Netra Chetty
0408 004 353 or netra@2madphotographers.com
With a Bachelor of Design from UNSW’s College of Fine Arts, Netra has over 30 years of experience in photography and visual storytelling. She has held leadership roles in creative teams both locally and abroad and founded her own design studio in 2009. A multi-award-winning photographer, Netra brings artistic depth and innovative vision to every project. Her accolades include representing Team Australia at the 2024 World Photographic Cup and receiving numerous national and international photography awards.
👉 Most people come in unsure of their skills – this is what they say after the workshop:
“I nearly didn’t book because I wasn’t sure I was good enough for something like this. That couldn’t have been further from the truth. The way Netra and Ákos teach is incredibly supportive and practical! I came away not only with better photos, but with a much clearer understanding of what I’m doing and why.”
“I came on my own and was a bit unsure what it would be like, but within the first day it just felt easy. Everyone was there for the same reason, and Netra and Ákos create such a relaxed, welcoming environment. It honestly felt more like a few days away with like-minded people than a formal workshop.”
“It’ was a big decision for me, and I did sit on it for a while but looking back, it was absolutely worth it. The location, the access to birds, and the level of guidance you get is something you just can’t replicate on your own. I learned more in those few days than I expected, and came home with images I’m genuinely proud of.”
This is exactly why people keep coming back!
A premium, all-inclusive experience designed to give you both the time and support to genuinely improve your photography.
Pricing
$4,190 per person, twin share
$4,820 per single
All bookings are managed through our travel partner to ensure everything runs smoothly for you. Payment Plans are also available. Please contact Trudy on 02 9949 5099 or via email at trudy@timeflystravel.com.au
PAYMENT DETAILS
You can secure your place on this tour, with a $500 non-refundable deposit to:
Westpac Bank Account Name: Waywind Travel
BSB: 032094 | Account No: 306305
OR Credit card payment can be made at: http://pay.travelpay.com.au/TIMEFLYS
If you can picture yourself there, you’re probably closer than you think.
Early mornings in the rainforest, time to slow down and really focus on your photography, and a small group of people who all share the same interest.
That’s what makes this experience what it is.
If it feels like something you’d value…
